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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,311 and 373,733

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,311 and 373,733 is: 571,715.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,311 : 373,733 = 373,733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,311/373,733 = 373,733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,311x = 373,733 × 373,733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,311x = 139,676,355,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,676,355,289/244,311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,715.38

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